Monday, January 29, 2007

There's a small canoe and kayak launch in my community. If you feel vigorous enough for a 3 hour round trip, you can paddle along Spring Creek to Estero Bay all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. There are many fun twists and turns as you meander between the coast and barrier islands. The only things to watch out for are the currents and the occasional alligator sizing you up...Feel lucky today?

and aren't the alligators interested by these canoes? they could take them for large cousins who come to take their places. In my native Dordogne, one can descend the Dordogne (it is a river) in the canoe, but it is rather unfriendly and it is necessary to pay attention to the swirls.

Olivier, just recently I saw a travel video about canoeing down la Dordogne and they advised to use a guide, because of the currents. So you come from that beautiful area? Do you go back home often?Ruth and Alice - as of today, I am happy to report that we haven't lost any paddlers to the alligators :-) But in all honesty I prefer to go canoeing in a group (safety in numbers)!Frank, I think you are a bit odd ;-))

Welcome to Paradise!

Naples, on the Gulf Coast of Florida - the only subtropical area in the contiguous United States.
Year-round sunshine, white sandy beaches, championship golf courses (and the most millionaires per square mile in the world!).
So come, take a dip, the water's temperature is a constant 74°F. But please, DO NOT FEED THE ALLIGATORS!!!